PRE revision (Sikhism)

Question 1

Who is the 11th Guru

Answer 1

The Guru Granth sahib

Question 2

Who was the original Guru

Answer 2

Guru Nanak

Question 3

Why was Sikhism created

Answer 3

It was an attempt to avoid the continued conflict, by bringing together Hinduism and Islam.

Question 4

What is Kesh

Answer 4

Kesh is hair - not cutting it demonstrates obedience to God.

Question 5

What is Kanga

Answer 5

Kanga is a small wooden comb - it reminds Sikhs to live a clean, tidy life.

Question 6

What is Kara

Answer 6

A steel bangle worn to remind Sikhs of their duty.

Question 7

What is Kachera

Answer 7

Shorts worn as underwear. Represents leaving old ideas behind

Question 8

What is Kirpan

Answer 8

Kirpan is a small warrior’s blade worn to remind Sikhs to defend the weak and uphold the truth.

Question 9

What is the Gurdwara

Answer 9

Sikh place of worship

Question 10

What is Diwan

Answer 10

Worship

Question 11

What is Kirtan

Answer 11

Singing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib

Question 12

What is Langar

Answer 12

A special meal served after worship in the Gurdwara. It is vegetarian so everyone is able to eat it. Anyone is welcome as all are equal before God.

Question 13

What is Sewa

Answer 13

Service to others.